Key Points
Afan killed 5 people including family and lover in Kerala
Surrendered at Venjarammoodu police station after murders
Mother critically injured in attack
Accused attempted suicide by consuming poison
According to the police, the 23-year-old, identified as Afan, killed his grandmother, father's brother, father's brother's wife, 14-year-old brother and lover. He also attacked his mother, who was severely injured in the incident.
His mother has been admitted to the medical college hospital in Thiruvananthapuram and is in critical condition.
Following the murders, the accused surrendered in Venjarammoodu police station. He admitted to killing six people.
The accused told police that he hunted down his family members and lover in three separate houses.
According to police, he also revealed that he had taken poison and was rushed to the hospital.
Further investigation is underway.
